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Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Quiz

Dava Sobel
This Study Guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Longitude.

Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Quiz

Dava Sobel
This Study Guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Longitude.

Take our free Longitude quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which of Harrison's clocks run in the present day? (from Chapter 15: In the Meridian Courtyard)

2.

How did astronomers feel about Harrison's clock idea for solving the problem of longitude? (from Chapter 9: Hands on Heaven's Clock)

3.

What was one of Harrison's innovations? (from Chapter 7: Cogmaker's Journal)

4.

After successfully completing the H-4, who passed an act that placed new restrictions on Harrison? (from Chapter 12: A Tale of Two Portraits)

5.

The Parliamentary committee assembled to respond to the problem of longitude relied on which two experts? (from Chapter 6: The Prize)

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